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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.16, 759.30 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.16, 759.30 and 329.12 is: 454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.16 : 759.30 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.16/759.30 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.16x = 759.30 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.16x = 249,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,900.82/550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.23

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